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Joy For Difficult Times

 Romans 14:17

Joy that rises up from our heart, that comes from within, that is not determined by external factors is a great blessing, it is like a river that runs through a forest refreshing the animals and plants of that forest.

This joy is a fruit of God's Spirit and it refreshes us,

Joy also strengthens us.

Nehemiah 8:10

The joy God produces in us is not quenched by difficulties or dark times, it's not like the joy the world gives.

John 14:27

The joy the Spirit of God produces in us cannot be taken away by man because it doesn't have it's root in the flesh or the physical dimension.

Galatians 5:22

This joy will give you the strength to keep you going in difficult times.

A joyful person is better positioned for success and destiny than the person who is not joyful.

A joyful person is a hopeful person.

A joyful person will also be a thankful person.

A joyful countenance will make you pleasant, approachable, and amiable.

You can be joyful when you're going through difficult times and your faith is being tested.

James 1:2-3

It is God's will that His people are joyful,.

Psalm 47:1, Psalm 45:7

The joy a person from God's kingdom enjoys is not fake, it is not pretense or acted, it is produced by the Spirit.

Romans 14:17

Jesus Christ is joyful, for the joy set before Him, He endured the cross and despised the shame. If we are like our Lord and King we should be joyful too.

Hebrews 12:2

Joy is a nature from the kingdom of God, it is one of our qualities as citizens of the kingdom.

Our being joyful in difficult times is not being unrealistic,  it is joy based on revelation and a work of the Holy Spirit.

In scripture, joy and glory is associated.

1 Peter 1:8

The joy of God is glorious and the glory of God brings joy.

When God's glory and kingdom show up joy will be present there.

The word of God brings joy to dark places because it is light. It is a propagation of the kingdom and joy is an aspect of God's kingdom.

Acts 8:6-8

In dark and difficult times we can be joyful because the greater one lives in us, His kingdom is within us and the powers of God's kingdom can work through us.

It worked through Philip and brought joy to an entire city.


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